34,000 - 43,000 years in prison.

"The three lead suspects convicted of murder and attempted murder [in the Madrid bombings of March 11, 2004] each received sentences ranging from 34,000 to 43,000 years in prison, although under Spanish law the most time they can spend in jail is 40 years. Spain has no death penalty or life imprisonment." (read the full article here)

I remember that day really clearly, and all the desperate phone calls and emails I received, as I was actually living on the outskirts of Madrid at the time and took those regional trains daily. I need to take the time to read what Spanish newspapers are saying about the verdicts, but that will have to come later...

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